Ilves vs KuPS prediction and betting tips - May 31, 2024
One of the matches in the upcoming round of the Finnish Championship will take place on Friday evening in Tampere, where local Ilves will host KuPS at Tammela Stadium. Here is a prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Ilves
The "Lynxes" finished in eighth place last season, missing out on the Veikkausliiga playoffs. However, it appears they have made corrections during the off-season, as Ilves currently holds a solid ninth place in the standings after nine rounds.
In their last round, Ilves played an away match against HJK Helsinki, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Notably, this draw ended Tony Kallio's team's five-match winning streak. In five home matches, Ilves has secured three victories, losing only once.
KuPS
The "Yellow-Blacks" claimed silver in the last Veikkausliiga season, but it seems that Simo Valakari's team is seriously aiming for the championship this year. Currently, KuPS is at the top of the standings, leading VPS only on goal difference.
In the previous round, the "Canaries" hosted Ekenäs and had no trouble, thrashing their opponents 4-1. Overall, KuPS remains unbeaten in this Veikkausliiga campaign, with five wins in nine matches. Six of these nine matches were away games, resulting in two wins and four draws.
Interesting facts and Head-to-head history
- In the League Cup, Ilves defeated KuPS away with a score of 2-0.
- Last season, KuPS won both encounters: 3-0 away and 1-0 at home.
- The bet "Both teams to score" has not been successful in any of the last five matches between these teams.
Ilves vs KuPS Prediction
For Ilves, the upcoming match will be a good test of their serious intentions in the championship. Bookmakers favor Ilves but offer a cautious odds of 2.21. Our bet for the match is "Ilves to win with a handicap (0)" with odds of 1.60.
